Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stratford-upon-Avon has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Prospero (Greenhill Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Woodsman (No.4 Chapel Street) and Sushi Land (2 The Minories) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 193
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 80 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 80 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around C$ 211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 296 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from C$ 55 to C$ 476 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 68% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Broom Hall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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